The School Nurse Licensure Preparation program prepares Registered Nurses in Ohio to apply for licensure as a School Nurse in the State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Education. The curriculum is aligned with the National Association of School Nurses Roles and Standards. Courses are offered on a part-time basis, and take approximately 4 semesters to complete. The program starts every Fall and Summer semesters. At present, the coursework required for the program may not be applied towards a Master of Science in Nursing at Cleveland State University.

Admission Requirements

Students applying to the program must hold a valid, active license as an RN in the State of Ohio, and a baccalaureate degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. The baccalaureate degree does not need to be in Nursing.

Application Instructions

• Apply to the College of Graduate Studies
• Submit official transcripts for all post-secondary education
• Submit a completed School of Nursing Graduate Nursing Application; the application deadline is July 1 for the Fall semester and April 1 for the Summer semester

All application materials must be submitted to

Office of Graduate Admissions
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, PH 227
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214

School Nurse Licensure Preparation Program Sheet

School Nurse Licensure Preparation Program Courses

School Nurse Licensure Preparation Program Degree Planner - Fall Semester Start

School Nurse Licensure Preparation Program Degree Planner - Summer Semester Start

Ohio Association of School Nurses

National Association of School Nurses

Johnson & Johnson Nursing Notes: School Nurses